Pamela Martin

Pamela Martin was born in 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She later immigrated to British Columbia, Canada, where she established her career in broadcast journalism. Martin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and also studied in Mexico City and Florence, Italy.

Broadcast Journalism Career

After moving to British Columbia, Martin began her broadcasting career with CHEK-TV in Victoria, where she worked as a producer and co-host in 1975. In 1976, she moved to CKNW AM 980 in Vancouver, where she became the station's first female reporter, further establishing her career in radio journalism.

In 1977, she joined BCTV in Vancouver and served as a news anchor until 2001, when she moved to CTV British Columbia. There she co-anchored the weekday 6:00 p.m. newscasts alongside Bill Good until her retirement from broadcasting in December 2010. Their departure from CTV News was formally announced on December 7, with their final newscast airing on December 29, 2010. The pair had been key figures on British Columbia television for over a decade, earning national awards and acclaim.

Political Involvement

Following her journalism career, Pamela Martin transitioned into politics. On January 5, 2011, she announced her involvement with Christy Clark’s campaign for the British Columbia Liberal Party leadership. After Clark became Premier in March 2011, Martin became director of outreach in the Premier’s Office. After taking leave to campaign for Clark in the May 2013 provincial election, she left her $130,000-a-year government position in September 2013 to become the Director of Engagement for the BC Liberal Party. Martin defended her transition from journalism to politics, stating it aligned with her dedication to public service and communication.